Hyundai i20 used buying guide
A sensible, well-built supermini with a long warranty and low running costs — one of the safer small-car buys.
Low riskTypical from ~£5,000
Common issues to watch
- •Earlier 1.2/1.4 petrols can suffer carbon build-up and coil-pack failures on neglected cars.
- •Check the clutch and gearbox on 1.0 T-GDi turbo cars, and make sure the turbo doesn't whine.
- •Front top mounts and dampers wear, and rear wheel bearings whine on high-mileage examples.
What to check before you buy
- Confirm the service record — Hyundai's 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty is transferable only if it's intact.
- Test the clutch bite point and listen for turbo whine.
- Review MOT history for suspension and wheel-bearing advisories.
Our verdict
A sensible, well-built supermini with a long warranty and low running costs — one of the safer small-car buys.
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